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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.20, 33,182.28 and 13,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.20, 33,182.28 and 13,436.64 is: 18,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.20 : 33,182.28 = 13,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.20/33,182.28 = 13,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.20x = 33,182.28 × 13,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.20x = 445,858,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,858,350.74/24,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.74

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